Middle East

If Western Experts Leave Saudi Arabia, It Should Shut Down Its Oil Industry

An Iranian general says Saudi Arabia is so much dependent on foreign experts that it would have to close its oil industry if they decide to leave.

UN Syria Envoy Urges Nusra Front to Leave Aleppo

Staffan de Mistura, the UN Special Envoy for Syria, reiterated on Thursday that al-Nusra Front group's militants should leave eastern Aleppo.

Oil Price Soars as OPEC Members Agree on Output Cut

Oil price has surged to one-month high after OPEC agreed to reduce its output by more than 1 million barrels a day.

Iranian Speaker’s Advisor Hails Syrian Army Victories in Aleppo

Senior Advisor to the Iranian Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a message lauded the Syrian army for its recent victories in Aleppo province.

Australia’s Most Wanted Terrorist and ISIS Fighter Detained in Turkey

Melbourne-born ISIS fighter Neil Prakash, 25, has been detained in Turkey after being arrested trying to leave Syria using false identity papers.

Kuwait Cabinet Steps Down after Parliament Polls

The Kuwaiti cabinet on Monday submitted its resignation to the emir of the oil-rich Persian Gulf state following snap parliamentary polls, an official statement said.

Israeli Rabbi Allows Citizens to Burn Arabs!

Amid the raging wildfire in Haifa, a senior Israeli rabbi has permitted citizens to stop, burn, and even shoot Arab arsonists.

Iran to Show Strong Reaction to ISIS’ Hilla Attack in Battlefield: IRGC General

A senior IRGC General says Tehran will show appropriate reaction to a recent deadly attack on Iranian pilgrims.

Erdogan Asks Putin to Stop Syrians from Striking Turkish Forces

 Ankara has spoken with Russia to probe a reported Syrian air strike that killed four Turkish soldiers on Nov. 24, the first anniversary of Turkey’s downing of a Russian jet along the border with Syria.

Iraqi Parliament Recognizes Iraqi Popular Forces as Official Force

Members of the Iraqi parliament voted on Saturday to recognize Hashd al-Shaabi or Popular Mobilisation Forces as an official force with similar rights as the regular army.

J.K. Rowling Sends Harry Potter Books to Syrian Girl

Author J.K. Rowling has provided a welcome diversion for a seven-year-old girl living in the war-hit eastern Aleppo, sending her eBooks of the entire Harry Potter series.

Iran’s Leader Shows Reaction to Deadly Train Crash and ISIS Attack on Pilgrims

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei extended his condolences to the bereaved Iranian families who lost their beloved ones in the recent terrorist attack in Iraq and a train collision accident in Iran, and called on officials to probe into root causes of such incidents.

Saudi Arabia Founder’s Handwriting Shows Use of “Persian Gulf”

A piece of evidence shows that the Saudi founder referred to the Persian Gulf using its correct name, rather than the fabricated one used by certain Arab governments.

US Was behind Attack on Iraq’s Popular Forces: Statement

Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) says the US was behind a recent missile attack which wounded several commanders of popular forces in Tal Afar airport.

Saudi Prince Says He’ll Finance Israel and Arab States to Invade Russia!

A Saudi prince has threatened that if the Russian president does not come back to the negotiating table, he will finance Israel and Arab countries to invade Russia.

Top Iraqi Cleric Says He Prays for Elimination of Anti-Iran Sanctions Every Day

The prominent Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali Sistani says every dawn, in the evening prayer, he prays for elimination of the cruel sanctions against Iran.

‘I Can’t Say If Israel or Hitler Is More Barbarous’: Turkish President

While Ankara and Israel are trying to improve relations, in a rare interview with Israeli press, Turkish President made controversial comments.

BBC Says Americans Will Leave Iraq, Iranians Will Remain

The state-run British Broadcasting Channel (BBC) says Iraq has turned to the backyard of Iranians, and the annual Arba’een pilgrimage showed that Iranian popular forces, rather than Americans, will stay in the Arab country.

Two Saudi Women Sentenced to 20 Lashes for Using ‘Obscene Words’ on WhatsApp

Two Saudi women were sentenced to 10 days in prison and 20 lashes for using "impermissible expressions" in their WhatsApp conversation.

ISIS’ Tunnels Discovered in Iraq’s Tal Afar (+Photos)

A series of underground tunnels dug by the ISIS terrorist group has been discovered by Iraqi forces near the strategic city of Tal Afar.

Trump Says He Has a Different Solution for Syria

The US President-elect says he has a totally different view on the ongoing crisis in Syria.

Jordanian Bedouin Poet Proposes to Trump’s Daughter, Asks Her to Wear Burka!

A Bedouin Jordanian poet has expressed his willingness to marry the daughter of Donald Trump, the US president-elect.

Iran Rejects ‘Absurd’ Israeli Charge of Terrorism

Iran has responded to an Israeli letter to the United Nations, which accused the Islamic Republic of flouting UN Security Council resolutions and sponsoring terrorism.

ISIS Beheads 100-Year-Old Pro-Palestine Man

President-elect Donald Trump registered eight companies during his presidential campaign that appear to be tied to hotel interests in Saudi Arabia.

Terrorists Fire Shells at Area near Russian Embassy in Damascus

Four shells fired by the Jaysh al-Islam terrorists hit the Al-Mazraa area in Damascus where the Russian embassy is located.

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